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The second edition of Karatedo History and Philosophy has been more than 20 years in the making. The much anticipated book is full of new insights and research into the lives of famous karate teachers and their students as well as karate itself. Sensei Nakaya's 224-page book touches on many diverse aspects of the martial art, from kata history and theory to weapons training and zen philosophy. This canonical work is a must have for any karate practitioner or new karate student wishing to learn more about the beautiful and stoic world of karate.
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Karatedo History and Philosophy is perfect for karate practitioners and enthusiasts of all levels. It explains the basics of this ancient martial art as well as delving deeply into karate's finer points and more obscure history. Author Sensei Nakaya is an expert in his field. He was trained by karate masters and has dedicated his life to teaching students around the world.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: The History of Karatedo in Okinawa
Chapter 2: The History of Karatedo in Japan
Chapter 3: Kata
Chapter 4: Styles
Chapter 5: The History of Bukijutsu
Chapter 6: Other Martial Arts
Chapter 7: Degrees and Titles in Karatedo
Chapter 8: Karatedo Tournament
Chapter 9: Genealogy
Chapter 10: Dojo
Chapter 11: The History of Okinawa
Chapter 12: The Philosophy of Karatedo